Washington State Council of Chapters
The Washington State Council of Chapters (WSCOC) of the Military Officers Association of America
Overview
- There 10 MOAA chapters in Washington State
- Comprised of approximately 1,000 MOAA national members
- Chartered in 1970, and in continuous operation since
- Members and surviving spouses of the eight uniformed services are eligible to join to include commissioned and warrant officers who are on active duty, veterans, retired, or are members of the National Guard and Reserve and former commissioned and warrant officers
- The eight commissioned services include Space Command, US Public Health Service, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Mission:
The purpose of this Council is to promote the aims of the Military Officers Association of America, as stated in the preamble to the By-Laws of that Association.
• Further the legislative and other objectives of the Military Officers Association of America.
• Foster fraternal relationships among retired, active and former officers of the uniformed services and their National Guard or Reserve components.
• Protect the rights and interests of retired, active, reserve and National Guard personnel of the uniformed services and their dependents and survivors.
• Provide useful services for members and their dependents and survivors. • Serve the community and the nation.
• Advocate legislative and administrative actions to protect the rights and interests of service retirees and active duty military members in matters of state legislation.
• Provide the assistance necessary to member chapters to enable them to effectively serve their members their communities and the nation.
IRS Status:
- IRC 501(c)19 War Veterans Organization
- Our EIN is 27-3379054
- The Washington State Council of Chapters supports the goals and objectives of MOAA through contact with our elected officials and a variety of civic groups
- IRC 501(c)19 organizations can advocate (i.e., lobby), but donations are not generally tax deductible
Washington State Status:
- Incorporated with the Washington Secretary of States’ office on February 10, 2018
- Our UBI is 604234334
Council Activities
- The Council and Chapters in the State are NONPARTISAN AFFILIATES of the national MOAA organization.
- The Council meets with chapter Presidents at least twice a year generally in the Spring and the Fall
- The last meeting of the calendar year shall be the annual business meeting for determination of business and dues for the next calendar year and, every odd-numbered year, for the election of officers for the coming biennium
- 2022 chapter dues were set at $0.25 per member due each January (use the total number of members listed at the bottom of your Committee Module)
- Other phone or video conferences are conducted as needed.
- Receive Face Book posts and photos of current events and announcements of upcoming events. Like and Follow us on Face Book at moaa–washington state council of chapters (wscoc) to receive these.
Legislative Affairs
The Council is active legislatively advocating for all who currently serve, have previously served (including retirees) as well as their spouses, families, and survivors.
We participate in the Annual Advocacy in Action (AIA) activities in Washington DC each spring sponsored by MOAA.
In 2021, AIA was conducted virtually in May and June. We had great success, personally contacting 10 out of our 12 Members of Congress or their Veterans Affairs LA in the House. Four contacts were virtual, and seven were by telephone.
The goal of MOAA is to address Legislative Issues with Congressional Members. MOAA annually generates a list of issues they want to emphasize with Congress. You may see their latest list of issues by Legislative Issues page of this website.
From time to time chapters may receive special requests from the Council and/or MOAA to contact your Members of Congress asking them to support upcoming votes on key issues. Please respond and help MOAA achieve their goals. More information can be found on the Legislative Affairs Take Action Center page (https://takeaction.moaa.org) and on the Legislative Issues page of this website
Communications
- The Council newsletter The Pseudacris Regilla ia published to highlight events and important information affecting all MOAA members
- Newsletter is sent to all member chapters electronically
- See Face Book info above under Council Activities section
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